About the Division
The Water Utilities Division is the centre of excellence for tackling the UK and Ireland's water and wastewater challenges. The division plays a key role in safeguarding water supplies, preventing urban flooding, and improving the health of rivers and coastal environments. Their multi-disciplinary teams deliver services across the full project lifecycle - from advisory and feasibility studies through to outline and detailed design. This creates technically stimulating opportunities while ensuring clients receive best-in-class solutions.
The Role
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Associate Wastewater Network Modeller to join their national wastewater modelling team. With recent success in securing multiple AMP8 Frameworks, continued collaboration with Scottish Water, and input into international projects, this is a diverse and rewarding role where you will have the chance to lead, shape, and influence. The ideal candidate will be experienced in wastewater modelling, motivated to take on a leadership role, and enthusiastic about mentoring others. You will provide both technical direction and project leadership, with the scope to influence modelling strategy and represent the business in client-facing situations.
Key Responsibilities
Leading flood alleviation, environmental studies and Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) projects Managing model build, model maintenance, and verification projects Developing survey specifications Preparing and reviewing reports, presentations, and deliverables produced by junior staff Supervising and mentoring colleagues, supporting professional growth and development Representing the company in client meetings, workshops, and business development activities Driving continuous improvement in technical quality and project delivery Supporting bidding opportunities through technical and commercial input Depending on experience, responsibilities may also include: Project management, including resourcing, budgeting, and programme management Line management of colleagues
Career Development
Our client offers a highly innovative and collaborative environment, with clear pathways to develop in technical, management, or client-facing roles. With the business continuing to grow, there are excellent prospects for long-term career progression.
Candidate Profile
Essential: Proven experience in model build, verification, and solution development Strong track record in managing projects, leading teams, and developing people Expertise in InfoWorks ICM and GIS packages Excellent communication skills - able to clearly present technical discussions to both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to check and assure the quality of others' work, driving continuous improvement Relevant degree or vocational qualification Chartered with a relevant professional body (ICE, CIWEM, or equivalent experience) Desirable: Demonstrable experience in the UK water industry Programming knowledge in FME, VBA, Ruby, or Python (advantageous but not essential) Experience working across multi-disciplinary teams Project management experience or skills Line management experience or skills We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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